Unique Experiences

Item Description

Experience Hudson Napa Valley!

Included with this exclusive lot:

• A tour & tasting for 4 guests with Hudson CEO Peter Willmert
• A 1.5L bottle of Hudson 2015 Old Master (a Bordeaux-style red)
• A 750mL bottle of Hudson 2019 Classic Estate Chardonnay

The Collector Tasting Experience for 4 People
Join CEO Peter Willmert and his wife, Marlo Cohen (longtime Stone Bridge parents), for this tour and tasting experience in the Carneros District of Napa. Relax and enjoy a seated tasting in a private suite or patio with views of the Bay and our succulent garden. You will have the opportunity to taste five estate wines, including limited selections of our highly allocated single-vineyard wines, as well as a sample of our estate olive oil. 

Hudson 2015 Old Master Red Blend 1.5L, 1 Bottle

From Wine Advocate: 96 Points
Rated 96+ by Lisa Perrotti-Brown of Wine Advocate, this 2015 Old Master Proprietary Red is a blend of 58% Cabernet Franc + 42% Merlot aged in 90% French Darnajou, Francois Freres, and Sylvain oak barrels. It features a raspberry preserve and kirsch palate with notes of pencil lead and spice cake. On the nose, black forest cake and wafts of potpourri compliment the fresh, full-bodied mouthfeel. Drink now through 2040.

Name of Winery: Hudson

Bottle Size:  Magnum (1.5L)

Number of Bottles: One

Varietal: Cabernet Franc, Merlot

Appellation: Carneros

Hudson 2019 Classic Estate Chardonnay, 1 Bottle

James Suckling: 95 points
The 2019 Chardonnay is a cuvee of 5 distinct vineyard sites across the Hudson estate. Lovely notes of stone fruit, lemon, and juicy green apple lead to a bright, long, luxuriously textured finish.

Name of Winery: Hudson

Bottle Size:  750mL

Number of Bottles: One

Varietal: Chardonnay

Appellation: Carneros 

Hudson Ranch and Vineyards is the daily, living embodiment of our dedication and commitment to the hard work of growing the highest quality foods and wines made with the highest level of intent. We invite you to join us and experience our wines while taking in the landscape and surroundings of Hudson Ranch.

Hudson Ranch lies in Napa Valley's Carneros District, one of the finest winegrowing regions in the world. The cooling breezes off the Bay of San Francisco allow the grapes a longer hang time in which to develop flavor and intensity, without sacrificing acidity and true balance.
 
Learn more about Hudson Ranch.

Tasting certificate expires July 31, 2023. Redeem on a mutually agreeable date. Reservations required in advance.

Item Special Note

Bidder must be at least 21 years old.

Winning bidders located in Northern California may pick up their items in Napa at a location and date to be arranged -- details will be emailed to winning bidders. Items not picked up by March 4, 2022 will be mailed to the winning bidder, and purchaser is responsible for shipping and insurance costs.

Items purchased by bidders residing outside of Northern California will be shipped (if possible) on or around Tuesday, February 8, 2022, unless you tell us that you wish to pick up your item. Purchaser is responsible for shipping and insurance costs. Please contact us at sbspcauction@gmail.com by February 7 if you plan to pick up your auction winnings.

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No shipping outside the United States.

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